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Colonel Mustard, sorry but that is the reality for many who have played pro ball. Regarding groupies, sure there are. In fact, in the big leagues the FBI would meet with all teams in spring training. Mainly, to talk about ways organized crime could, and have blackmailed players. One way was to use &...

Here is the big picture. It's all a waste of a lot of money. In the end, parents spend a fortune in the hopes that their kid will someday play at a D1 school or sign a pro contract. You need a lot of God given natural talent to play 4 years at a D1 school. Very, very few can jump from having some ta...

There is no doubt that the Latin American presence in the Milb/MLB continues to climb. They are talented to say the least. The percentages were high even back when I played from '94-2006.

If that is what you believe then stick to the football thread.

If that is what you believe good for you.  At some point in baseball, a kids feelings are going to get hurt. It's inevitable. It's a tough sport. Kids easily get frustrated. They lose interest because they don't get much playing time. Kudos to the coach that can make the game fun for them. Baseball ...

In my opinion, it was a mistake for ERA/Ironhorse to start their own league. Too big of an undertaking to administrate and too few qualified coaches. It ultimately brought instability to local leagues pulling to many kids away. Again, just my opinion. I highly doubt that money was a motivating facto...

Many 'real' baseball guys are parents themselves. They just happen to have played at a higher level than most other parents. Most of the baseball guys that you are referencing grew up locally and did play in a local league. I know first hand most of the people involved with ERA and Flood City have t...